I joke that I went into medicine because from the time I was 2 years old, my father told me I had to be a doctor. But I was drawn to the profession because I’m scientifically inclined and I enjoy a challenge. I’m also a lifelong learner, so medicine is a perfect fit.

At NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, I treat people who have muscle-invasive and non-muscle–invasive bladder cancer. These forms of cancer are complex and can require many different treatment approaches. It’s important to me to work closely with patients to help them understand their options.

I specialize in performing radical cystectomy, a procedure in which the entire bladder and nearby lymph nodes are removed, as well as urinary tract reconstruction after bladder removal surgery. I also perform surgeries for people who have experienced complications or need additional reconstruction after previous surgeries.

I am very active in clinical research and lead multiple trials that investigate new medications and procedures for the treatment of bladder cancer. I’m working to increase the number of clinical trials we offer our patients and further innovation in the field so that we may provide the most advanced personalized bladder cancer therapy available.

One of my greatest pleasures is helping young people grow as physicians, and I interact with and mentor many oncologists and urologists that specialize in bladder cancer care throughout the country.

I have authored or coauthored more than 200 journal articles as well as many medical textbook chapters. I chair the scientific advisory board of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network and I am on the executive committee of the Bladder Cancer Research Network. In addition, I am a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Urologic Oncology, and the American Urological Association.

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